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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 570.50 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 570.50 and 160.77 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 570.50 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/570.50 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 570.50 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 91,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,718.48/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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